Cost to build a large shed

This guide provides a useful outline of the types of large sheds available and the average cost to build. It includes agricultural sheds, equestrian, industrial, commercial, education, aviation, and architect-designed sheds. If you’re curious to know more read on.

Agricultural sheds

Broadacre farming often requires large sheds to store feed, machinery, and crops. Sheds with wide clear-span openings allow for easy access for large machinery like harvesters.

Our shed designs are built to last over 50 years. Each structure is custom designed and value-engineered and all of our columns and trusses are made from Australian steel and are hot-dipped galvanised for maximum strength and durability.

The average cost for a kit-only machinery/hay shed: AUD$99,000.00* for a 40m x 18m three-sided building.

Equestrian arenas

Large equestrian buildings often refer to full-sized indoor dressage arenas, jumping arenas, and stable complexes. We have a wide range of experience in building for different equestrian sports such as dressage, showjumping, eventing, reining and western dressage, and riding. Your equestrian building is designed around you and your horse’s needs, maximising usability, safety, and performance.

The average shed cost for an indoor riding arena: AUD$210,000* for a 61m x 21m roof-only structure including installation.

Commercial buildings

Commercial projects need to be expertly value-engineered to maintain realistic costing for an architecturally designed structure. Project management of these builds is essential to ensuring the project is delivered within scope and on budget. At CSB we have experience working on commercial projects 100m x 50m and larger.

• Commercial shed – Colourbond shed (structure only): $400 – $650/m2*
  
  
• Commercial Colourbond shed with office, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and external works: $1000 – $1500/m2*
  
  
• Commercial precast shed with office, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and external works: $1100 – $2300/m2*
  
  

Industrial buildings

Industrial shed builders can aid with warehouses, factories, and workshops. Value engineering and smart design will ensure your industrial investment works efficiently increasing your business’ productivity. It’s a great idea to talk to a consultant from the very beginning of your project to ensure your budget is adhered to and your building is purpose-built.

• Industrial – Colourbond shed (structure only): $350 – $550/m2*
  
  
• Industrial Colourbond shed with amenities, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and external works: $1000 – $1500/m2*
  
  
• Industrial precast shed with amenities, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and external works: $1100 – $2300/m2*
  
  

Recreational sheds

Covered-over learning areas (COLA) provide protection from the elements for kids and staff and provide a great option for maximising access to the outdoors. CSB can custom design and fabricate ball court covers ranging up to 48m x 43m.

This is a lasting investment for schools and their students’ safety, as well as those in educational or sporting. Covers like this have padded columns, anti-bird netting, and roof insulation.

The average cost for a large ball court cover or educational building: $160 – $350/m2*, where the typical size is 32m x 18m will come at a cost of approximately $109,880*

Aviation sheds

We provide a variety of options for those interested in building a large aircraft hangar, customised to your aircraft and needs. We have decades of experience in the design and construction of aeroplane and helicopter hangars.

The average cost for an aircraft hangar with a typical size of 18m x 18m: $80,000 – $90,000* (kit only)

*All prices are an indication only and are subject to change at any time due to industry steel prices. The prices also do not include erection or site preparation.

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